A new robotic suit that can help Parkinson's patients

Harvard University researchers in collaboration with Boston University have designed a soft robotic suit that can give more independence to Parkinson's patients and improve their disability.

According to Tekna's technology and technology news service, many Parkinson's patients suddenly lose their mobility while walking and experience a debilitating state of freezing. Currently, about 9 million people worldwide suffer from this neurological disorder. Despite the various symptoms of this disease, the periods of freezing are among the most common and uncomfortable. Currently, a wide range of medical, surgical or behavioral treatments are used for people with frozen Parkinson's disease, none of which are very effective. Researchers at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have unveiled a soft, wearable robot to help these people, which can help them walk even when frozen.

This robotic suit is placed on the hips and thighs and by applying a gentle pressure to the leg while walking, it will help these patients to take a longer step to move. In the test conducted, this device was able to eliminate freezing of the participants while walking at home and help them walk faster and better than normal.

Connor Walsh, one of the professors of engineering at Harvard University and the author of this study, says: This robot aims to treat the frustrating and dangerous symptoms in advanced Parkinson's disease and can help these patients live a better life. Also, with the help of this robot, in addition to mobility, these patients can also regain their independence.